Teaching the New Tools of Monetary Policy
Resources for teaching the Fed's monetary policy tools in an ample-reserves framework.
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31-45 min
How Does Monetary Policy Work?
OVERVIEW
Go on an economic adventure in monetary policy implementation! Learn more about the tools the Federal Reserve uses to steer the federal funds rate into the target range when reserves are ample or abundant.
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